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Pokemon Scramble U is Nintendo's answer to Skylanders
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Mar 15, 2013 1:35PM PDT
Pokemon Scramble U will be the first game to use the Wii U near field communication function, offering Pokemon figures similar to the Skylanders mold. It has been announced for a Japanese release on April 24. Read more
Assassin's Creed 4: what's in store for the present-day story
by Ozzie Mejia, shacknews.com, Mar 14, 2013 2:00PM PDT
In this in-depth feature, we explore where the "present day" narrative of Assassin's Creed 4 can go. Note that there are many spoilers from across the entire Assassin's Creed franchise. Read more
Fast & Furious: Showdown game spotted at retail
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Mar 14, 2013 11:00AM PDT
A retail listing appears to have revealed Fast & Furious: Showdown, a licensed game hitting right next to the upcoming movie. Read more
A World of Keflings now on Windows 8, coming to Wii U
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Mar 14, 2013 9:30AM PDT
A World of Keflings has come out for Windows 8, and Ninja Bee has announced a Wii U version will follow later this year. Read more
Disney Infinity delayed to August 18
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Mar 14, 2013 7:30AM PDT
Disney Infinity has been delayed into August 18, from its previous June release date. Read more
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 gets microtransactions; Nuketown 2025 free on Xbox 360
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Mar 12, 2013 6:45AM PDT
So you've bought Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for $60 and paid $50 for the map packs for but you still want to spend more money on it, what do you do? This being the Internet, you pay $2 to wrap guns in bacon. From today, Activision is rolling out microtransactions for little bits and pieces in Cod Blops 2, including extra slots and storage space and cosmetic items like extra calling cards and, yes, bacon skins for weapons. Read more
Ron Gilbert leaving Double Fine, but staying in game biz
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Mar 11, 2013 9:15PM PDT
Ron Gilbert is like a bird. He needs to be set free. The designer of The Cave has announced that he's leaving Double Fine Productions, "now that The Cave is done and unleashed." Read more
Injustice: Gods Among Us 'Blackest Night' DLC adds zombies
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Mar 11, 2013 4:00PM PDT
The first DLC expansion for NetherRealm's upcoming superhero fighting game adds zombies to the roster. Read more
Madden NFL 25 cover vote begins
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Mar 11, 2013 3:01PM PDT
Voting for the cover athlete of EA Sports' terribly-named Madden NFL 25 has begun. Read more
Nintendo producing Pikmin cartoon shorts
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Mar 11, 2013 11:40AM PDT
Nintendo is producing a series of 3DS cartoon shorts featuring Pikmin, in conjunction with an external animation studio. Read more
Most Anticipated Wii U Games
- Game & WarioRelease 6/23/2013
- New Super Luigi URelease 8/25/2013
- Pikmin 3Release 8/4/2013
- Sonic Lost WorldRelease TBD
- Rayman LegendsRelease 9/3/2013
















